Find DHET-accredited training providers offering learnerships, skills programmes, occupational certificates and artisan development across all 9 provinces — quality-assured by SETAs.
What is a Skills Development Provider?
A Skills Development Provider (SDP) is an organisation formally accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and registered with a SETA to deliver occupational training in South Africa. SDPs offer nationally recognised qualifications on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework), ranging from short skills programmes to full occupational qualifications and artisan trade certificates.
SDPs serve job seekers looking to gain formal qualifications, matric graduates who did not gain university admission, employed workers whose employers use SETA levies to fund upskilling, and artisan learners pursuing a trade through apprenticeships.
Structured programmes combining classroom training with workplace experience. Lead to a full NQF qualification with a monthly stipend.
Trade apprenticeships leading to a Trade Certificate via the QCTO. Covers Electrician, Plumber, Welder, Boilermaker and more.
New-generation qualifications on the OQSF, designed around real workplace competencies and recognised by employers.
Shorter unit-standard programmes forming part of a full qualification. Ideal for workers needing a specific skill quickly.
- Verify accreditation on the DHET website
- Confirm which SETA quality-assures the programme
- Ask whether SETA-funded learnerships are available
- Check the NQF level of the qualification
Employers who pay SETA levies can claim funding for employee training. Ask your HR department whether you qualify for a fully funded learnership.
What is a SETA?
A Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) is a statutory body established under the Skills Development Act (No. 97 of 1998). South Africa has 21 SETAs, each responsible for a specific economic sector. SETAs collect a Skills Development Levy (1% of payroll) from registered employers and fund learnerships, bursaries, and workplace training. Every accredited Skills Development Provider must be quality-assured by at least one SETA. Click a SETA below to filter providers:
University of Johannesburg
Occupational Certificate: Chemical Plant Operator
07-QCTO/SDP220724113201Vhembe TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Welder
09-QCTO/AC-TTC140723110808Vhembe TVET College – Makwarela campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Coded Welding
09-QCTO/SDP121022022509Vhembe TVET College – Makwarela campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Shielded Metal Arc Welder
09-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)121022022509Vhembe TVET College – Makwarela campus
Occupational Skills Programme: Shielded Metal Arc Welder
09-QCTO/SDP121022022509Vhembe TVET College ( Makwarela Campus)
Occupational Certificate: Welder
09-QCTO/SDP200922032145VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE – Matlosana Campus
Occupational Certificate: Welder
06-QCTO/SDP240524185705VUSELELA TVET COLLEGE – Matlosana Campus
Occupational Certificate: Welder
09-QCTO/SDP160524101649Walchem Products
Occupational Certificate: Chemical Production Machine Operator
07-QCTO/SDP260824081821West Coast TVET College
Occupational Skills Programme: Coded Welding
01-QCTO/SDP160223114246West Coast TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
01-QCTO/SDP101121-3595West Coast TVET College
Occupational Certificate: Welder
01-QCTO/SDP101121-3595West Coast TVET College
Occupational Skills Programme: Coded Welding
01-QCTO/SDP021121-3395Western TVET College
Occupational Skills Programme: Shielded Metal Arc Welder
07-QCTO/SDP301121-3867Western TVET College
Occupational Skills Programme: Coded Welding
07-QCTO/SDP301121-3867Wilbat Projects 148
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
05-QCTO/SDP090123143402Wilbat Projects 148
Occupational Certificate: Welder
05-QCTO/SDP051222142704Xilembeni Projects
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/AC-TTC140723102814Xilembeni Projects
Occupational Certificate: Welder
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)030323145224Xpress Powder Coating
Occupational Certificate: Painter
07-QCTO/SDP310823092739Xpress Powder Coating
Occupational Certificate: Painter
07-QCTO/Skills Development Provider (SDP)310823092739📋 Data source: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) — Official List of Accredited Skills Development Providers. Always verify on the DHET website →